Kia Sorento: Rear Assist Arm Removal

Remove the rear wheel and tire (A) from rear hub .

Tightening torque :

88.2 ~ 107.8 N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0 kgf.m, 65.0 ~ 79.5 lb-ft)

Be careful not to damage to the hub bolts when removing the rear wheel and tire (A).

Remove the sprit pin and castle nut or bolt and then disconnect the rear assist arm (A) from the rear axle.

Tightening torque :

2WD & 4WD

44.1 ~ 53.9N.m (4.5 ~ 5.5kgf.m, 32.5 ~ 39.8lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

Loosen the bolt & nut and then remove the rear assist arm (A) with the sub frame.

Tightening torque :

2WD

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

4WD

137.3 ~ 156.9N.m (14.0 ~ 16.0kgf.m, 101.3 ~ 115.7lb-ft)

[2WD]

[4WD]

4.	Installation is the reverse of removal.

1. Remove the rear wheel & tire. Tightening torque : 88.3 ~ 107.9N.m (9.0 ~ 11.0kgf.m, 65.1 ~ 79.6lb-ft) ...

1. Check the bushing for wear and deterioration. 2. Check the rear assist arm for deformation. ...

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